Voter ID Search by Name: How to Check Your Name in Voter List?

Voter ID search by name is a method to check whether a person's name is included in the electoral roll maintained by the Election Commission of India. The voter list is updated regularly through revisions, making it important to verify details before elections.

Key Highlights

• Voter ID search by name: Available online on the official Voters' Services Portal using name and personal details under the 'Search by Details' option.
• Updated records: The voter list is revised periodically by the Election Commission of India through Intensive Revision exercises to keep details accurate.
• Other ways to check: Name verification is also possible through the Voter Helpline App or by calling the ECI helpline at 1950.

How to Search Your Name in the Voter List?

The following methods can be used to search for a name in the voter list.

I. Through the Voters' Services Portal(NVSP)

The primary online method to search by name using personal details. No EPIC number is required.

Step 1: Click on the 'Search Your Name in Voter List' tab and select the 'Search by Details' option from the official Voters' Services Portal.

Step 2: Select the State and preferred Language from the drop-down lists.

Step 3: Fill in the Personal Details section:

• Name – Full name as registered.
• Relative's Name – Name of the relative as registered. This corresponds to the relationship option selected in Section 2(a) of Form 6 at the time of registration: Father, Mother, Husband, Wife, or Legal Guardian (in the case of an orphan or Third Gender elector).
• Date of Birth or Age – Select the applicable option and enter the details.
• Gender – Select Male, Female, or Third Gender.

Step 4: Fill in the Location Details section:

• Select the District from the drop-down.
• Select the Assembly Constituency (AC) from the drop-down.

Step 5: Enter the Captcha Code and click 'Search'.

Step 6: Voter details will appear if the name is found in the electoral roll. Click 'View Details' under the Action column to verify all information.

Note: If no record is found, the name may not yet be registered. An application for inclusion can be submitted using Form 6 on the Voters' Services Portal.

II. Through the Voter Helpline App

The Election Commission of India's official Voter Helpline App is available on Android and iOS and supports name-based electoral roll search from a mobile phone.

Step 1: Download the Voter Helpline app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2: Open the app and tap on 'Electoral Search'.

Step 3: Select the search by personal details option and enter the name, relative's name, and constituency details.

Step 4: Tap 'Search'. Voter details will be displayed if the name is on the electoral roll.

The app also supports submission of Form 6 for new registration, Form 8 for corrections, complaint registration, and application status tracking.

III. Through the Helpline Number

Step 1: Dial 1950 (toll-free) from any mobile or landline.

Step 2: Select the preferred language through the IVR system.

Step 3: Select the voter ID status option. Keeping the EPIC number handy is advisable, as it may be required during the call.

Why Check Your Name on the Voter List?

Verifying a name in the electoral roll before elections helps avoid last-minute issues at the polling station and ensures details on record are accurate.

• Confirms inclusion in the voter list and eligibility to vote.
• Helps identify errors in name, address, or family details in advance, which can be corrected using Form 8.
• Relevant after a change of address due to relocation or migration.
• Important after a name change, such as after marriage.
• Ensures updated family details, such as guardian name, are correctly recorded.

Checking voter name in the electoral roll using official services from the Election Commission of India helps confirm eligibility and ensures that all details are accurate before elections. If any mismatch or missing record is identified, applying for inclusion or correction in advance helps avoid issues during voter verification on polling day.

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